Teams fear trip to Gillingham - Ainsworth

Ainsworth says opponents are now fearful of visiting Priestfield Stadium after Gillingham's recent home form.

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth believes the club has established Priestfield Stadium as a fortress, with opposing teams now wary of travelling there. After impressing in wins over Bristol Rovers and Tranmere Rovers, the Gills were held to a goalless draw by Newport County on Saturday, with Ainsworth noting that Newport changed their approach to a five-at-the-back formation to stifle Gillingham's attacking play. Ainsworth views this defensive approach as a compliment to his side's home performances and wants to build on this momentum by converting their dominance into goals.